Published 9:42 am, Wednesday, January 1, 2014

A man is in critical condition at Midland Memorial Hospital after he and his cousin were shot early Wednesday, according to the city’s public information officer.

Midland police are investigating the shooting that occurred just after 1 a.m. in the 1200 block of East Maple Avenue. They found the men lying in front of a residence with gunshot wounds, said Sara Higgins, city PIO.

Both men were transported to MMH. One man was shot in the leg and has been discharged. His cousin had multiple gunshot wounds to his torso area and remains in critical condition, Higgins said.

Detectives believe the men were shot inside their vehicle, a Dodge Charger. They don’t have any suspects at this time.

Anyone with information should call the Midland Police Department at 685-7108.